Small Business Blog from Atlantic Canada

Times have changed. We no longer live in an isolated world. Our competition is not only the guy down the street. The competition is in China, in India, in Europe … all over the globe. For all the new theory, new management principles, there is only one fundamental way to survive in the business world:

If you are thinking of purchasing your home, let a mortgage broker guide you through the financial details. A good mortgage broker will help you establish your budget even before you start house hunting. A wealth of information is available to you through Canada Mortgage and Housing as well as Genworth Financial use it. If you are considering moving Quispamsis/Saint John and surrounding areas, consider talking to Pat Lockhart. Pat’s an accredited broker and she can help you get the best rate that suits your needs.

I was recently informed of Dell’s small and medium business contest that I thought was worth passing along to my readers - especially in Atlantic Canada..
Once again Dell is holding its annual Dell Small Business Excellence Award, rewarding the innovation and technological know-how of small business across Canada and around the world.
The Canadian winner [...]

Despite talent shortages businesses are working to weed out candidates with the right credentials, but the wrong personality. Why should a business hire you over the other individual? The answer lies in branding. But first let’s define personal branding. Essentially it is the value that others perceive you possess in your role in an organization. The best part is that like any other product, it is something that you can develop, shape and control.